Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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